The Rural Voice, 1979-04, Page 14THE
In one end and out the udder was the w itty
title a Huron 4-H club chose for its display
on milk products at the Western Ontario
Farm Show.
Talking to dad
about taking over
the farm
BY J.J. HAGARTY
A young man slumped down in a chair
next to my desk. He said, "Did you ever
have the feeling of running along the bank of
a river trying to catch up to a boat. and the
faster you run the faster the boat moves. I've
been working for salary on Dad's farm for
five years. And in that time land has tripled
in value. One tractor now sells for the price
of a 100 acre farm five years ago."
He was a good communicator! I could see
his point and understand his feelings. So I
asked, "Does Dad know how you feel?" He
no longer was such a good communicator!
He didn't know what to say. He looked
uncomfortable. After some fumbling he
made what was to him a factual statement.
"A son just doesn't talk to Dad about taking
over the farm."
It takes a lot of courage to open up some
subjects. It used to be a sign of courage to
ask a girl for a dance. And then ask her if she
would like a ride home was even more
courageous. At some point along this line of
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